Coach Derek Ward

Coach Derek Ward Faith Based Mindset Coach

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03/26/2026

One day you’re going to wake up and be 72 thinking back on all the what if’s.

Unless you execute. It’s never too late. Keep the vision HUGE & truly Trust God (the one where Jesus is the messiah), the one true God.

03/10/2026

Amen and amen! This app I am CONVICTED CONVINCED COMMITTED to changing lives of athletes worldwide

Stronger in spirit
Stronger in mind
Prepared to FIGHT FINISH AND BE FULFILLED

Let’s GROWWW!!

This means everything to me.1st picture: Me, My dad, and my 2nd born worshipping THEE KING Jesus 2nd picture: my first b...
12/21/2025

This means everything to me.

1st picture: Me, My dad, and my 2nd born worshipping THEE KING Jesus

2nd picture: my first born baby boy praying on his knees to Jesus

My family has been through A LOT but we’ve also GROWN A LOT, all Glory to the King of Kings Jesus the Messiah

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11/22/2025

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09/29/2025

“Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

In Jesus name, Amen

09/18/2025

For the first 10 people only. Parents and athletes I need some help and it’s super easy, will only take 20 minutes and I’ll ship you out 2 free copies, free shipping, just comment journal below

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.But here’s the truth:You weren’t built to carry it all.You were ...
08/18/2025

If you’re already feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
But here’s the truth:

You weren’t built to carry it all.
You were built to cast it.
Cast the anxiety. Cast the stress.
And let God lead.

📖 “Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you.” — 1 Peter 5:7

Don’t confuse being busy with being blessed.

If your calendar is full but your spirit is drained, it’s time to realign.

God’s not asking you to be perfect this season.
He’s asking you to stay close.

👇 Drop a 🙏 if this hit.
📌 Save this for a reminder when it gets heavy.
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Let’s GROW

I used to think slow progress meant I was falling behindBut here’s what I’ve learned:God’s timing isn’t broken. Mine was...
08/14/2025

I used to think slow progress meant I was falling behind

But here’s what I’ve learned:

God’s timing isn’t broken. Mine was just impatient
What felt like a delay was actually a setup

He was growing my faith before giving me favor

He was preparing my mindset before opening the door

He was building character inside of me to become the person to steward the blessing well

Because I fully know if I have the spotlight too soon, I won’t have the strength to carry it

📖 “He has made everything beautiful in its time” — Ecclesiastes 3:11

So if you’re waiting right now…
If it feels like God’s forgotten you…
If you’re wondering, “Why not me yet?” know this:

Your wait… has weight. And it’s working for you not against you

Patience isn’t weakness. It’s proof of trust

Don’t rush what God is growing

👇 Drop a 🙏 if this hit

08/13/2025

What’s stopping your child from unlocking their highest potential?

It’s not more training.
It’s not more motivational videos.
It’s not more mindset books that collect dust.
It’s not telling them to just “believe in themselves, focus more, just pray about it” and every other general piece of advice that doesn’t help.

It’s giving them the exact tools, skills, and strategies they need to walk, talk, and play with conviction in their heart that can only come from practical coaching and spiritual foundation

Inside this program we are building, it’s WAY more than just, “mindset coaching” we are doing complete identity reworking, core value and standards building, and reshaping the core of who these young men and women are so they KNOW inside their hearts what they are capable of

And we do it all keeping Christ first

And we are literally just getting started.

Let’s GROW.

Dm “mindset” for info.

Upward Family, the best is ahead. Vision Day for Upward Athlete Academy & the GODfident Belief Playbook program Coach Ma...
07/28/2025

Upward Family, the best is ahead.

Vision Day for Upward Athlete Academy & the GODfident Belief Playbook program

Coach Marc and I spent 4 hours today, first starting with prayer, lifting up the mighty name of Jesus, praying over this program and our community, praying over every athlete we work with, and will work with, praying over the calling that God has placed on our lives

We discussed vision, planned, got strategic on action items, and are fleshing out what will enable us to create the most impactful faith based mental performance program on the planet —- my mantra is Go Big or Don’t Go at all, All in or All Out.

I’ve been building companies, building teams, testing products for 14+ years, but this is the biggest vision, most aligned calling I’ve ever had

And we’re going for it.

There’s a lot in store for the rest of this year and this new program is going to help empower these young men and women on a whole new level

Let’s GROW

Truth we all need consistent reminding ofSave and share with another parent or with your parent I bet they could use it ...
07/21/2025

Truth we all need consistent reminding of

Save and share with another parent or with your parent I bet they could use it

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